**Course overview**
- Our BSc Software Engineering course will give you the skills you need to thrive in the digital revolution. Study a subject that is in high demand in industry.
- You’ll get to explore the development lifecycle of a wide range of technologies, from mobile phones to enterprise applications, from understanding requirements through to design, implementation and testing.
- Year 1 you will gain knowledge and practical experience of the latest technologies, as well as a grounding in the fundamentals of software engineering.
- You’ll develop interactive games using 3D graphics, work as an Agile team to develop realistic applications (such as augmented reality apps) and develop skills around advanced programming and computational thinking.
- By Year 3 you’ll be ready to tackle complex, concurrent systems involving multiple, interactive components. You’ll get the chance to propose your own final year project that will showcase your best skills to potential employers.
- You also have the option of a placement in industry in-between your second and third years, enabling you to consolidate your learning and boost your career prospects.
**Why study with us**
- This course has accreditations leading to MBCS and CITP exemption from The British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT. All graduates from this course are eligible to become Professional members (MBCS), with no further assessment.
- Our Software Engineering course is ranked 3rd in the UK and 1st in the North West for overall student satisfaction – National Student Survey (NSS) 2019.
- We’re also ranked 1st in the North West for assessment and feedback, teaching and academic support – National Student Survey (NSS) 2019.
Course Details - Modules
Year 2: Compulsory modules; Introduction to Programming, Programming, Introduction to Networking, Computing Skills, Systems Analysis & Database Design, Practitioner Skills, Games Concepts
Year 2: Compulsory modules; Software Development, Advanced Programming, Professional Skills, Software Engineering Practices, Computer Security, Mobile Development
Year 3: Compulsory modules; Advanced Software Engineering, Object Oriented Methods in Computing, Enterprise Application Development, Double Project. Optional modules - choose one; Computer Graphics, Computers, Society and Law, Database-Driven Websites, Computer Vision
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
G600
Institution code:
C30
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
96 to 112 UCAS points at A2
96 to 112 UCAS points
96 to 112 UCAS points
96 to 112 UCAS points
96 to 122 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
Test
Grade
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IELTS (Academic)
6.0
with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)
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Unistats information
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Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Provider information
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Preston
PR1 2HE
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